Beck Institute RSS- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012In this clip from a recent 3-day workshop at Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dr. Aaron Beck discusses adapting CBT sessions within time constraints. Brief CBT interventions have been shown to be effective in the treatment of a variety … Continue reading → […]
- Insight is a Predictive Variable in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Psychosis May 14, 2012According to a recent study published in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, insight (illness awareness) may be a predictive variable in cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBTp). In the current study, researchers assessed forty-four psychotic patients before and following a CBTp intervention. … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Future of CBT] May 9, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck discusses the future of Cognitive Therapy at Beck Institute’s Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop in Spanish. According to Dr. Beck, the theory of Cognitive Therapy rests on the science of human behavior and human psychopathology. As the scientific … Continue reading → […]
- Cognitive Therapy Reduces the Severity of Psychosis May 7, 2012According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, cognitive therapy (CT) may reduce the severity of psychotic symptoms among individuals who develop psychosis. Participants (n = 288) identified as high-risk for developing a psychotic disorder were randomly … Continue reading → […]
- CBT for Schizophrenia May 2, 2012Dr. Judith Beck greeting participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT for Schizophrenia Workshop. […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [The Many Applications of Cognitive Therapy] May 2, 2012Dr. Beck discusses the many different applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)—and states that he never would have expected CBT to be utilized in the treatment of so many different conditions. For example, CBT can be useful in the treatment … Continue reading → […]
- A Monthly Summary of Beck Institute Updates [April 2012] May 1, 2012In its efforts to encourage the growth and dissemination of CBT throughout the world, the Beck Institute has expanded its online presence across social media and other platforms. To keep you (our readers) informed of our most recent updates, we’ve … Continue reading → […]
- Culturally Adaptive CBT for Traumatized Refugees and Ethnic Minority Patients April 30, 2012An article in the current issue of Transcultural Psychiatry (April 2012) describes how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can be adapted for treating PTSD among traumatized refugees and ethnic minority patients. Culturally adaptive CBT (CA-CBT) is a promising, culturally sensitive therapy … Continue reading → […]
- Terapia Cognitiva Conductal [Relationship Between Neuroscience and Cognitive Therapy] April 25, 2012Dr. Aaron Beck answers questions from participants at Beck Institute’s first ever CBT Workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish. In this clip, Dr. Beck discusses the relationship between neuroscience and cognitive therapy. Studies show that people with depression are hypersensitive to … Continue reading → […]
- SPARX: A New and Effective Computerized, CBT Self-Help Intervention for Depression April 23, 2012According to a recent randomized control trial published in the British Medical Journal, a new computerized cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention, SPARX (Smart, Positive, Active, Realistic, X-factor thoughts), may reduce depressive symptoms in adolescents seeking treatment as much or more than … Continue reading → […]
- Modifying CBT for Shorter Sessions May 16, 2012
Category Archives: Research Results
Beck Institute Scholar Meets with Dr. Aaron Beck
Marcus Huibers, Ph.D., a former Beck Institute Scholar, visited us last week. He has conducted important research in the field of Cognitive Therapy and Depression in the Netherlands and followed up his visit with this message: When I was first … Continue reading
Posted in Aaron T. Beck, Beck Institute, BI Blog Info, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, CT Worldwide, Depression, Judith S. Beck
Tagged cbt, cbt-for-Depression, cbt-research, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, cognitive-behavioral-therapy-research, Depression, Research Study, Study
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The Shift of EEG Activity in SAD Patients Treated with CBT
Researchers are investigating the neurological effects of therapeutic interventions on patients with a variety of disorders, including PTSD, but few studies have focused on the neurological effects of CBT on patients with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). Emotional processing occurs in … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, BI Blog Info, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Medical Disorders
Tagged brain activity, cbt, EEG, sad, Study
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The Use of Mindfulness to Improve Mental Health
A recent article contains a systematic review of research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Mindfulness is a skill that allows individuals to have moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness of their emotions, thoughts, and sensations. MBSR … Continue reading
From Kafka to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Using Trial-Based Thought Records on Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder
A recent study investigated the efficacy of Trial-Based Thought Records (TBTR) as an alternative to conventional Cognitive Therapy in the treatment of patients with generalized Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD). SAD is the most common form of anxiety disorder and an … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, BI Blog Info, Cognitive Therapy, Medical Disorders, Research Results
Tagged anxiety, kafka, Research, sad, social anxiety disorder, Study, trial
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Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical-Effectiveness of Combined Therapy versus Medication Only in Adolescents with Resistant Major Depression
Depression in adolescents is a significant issue. Research has focused on treating major depression in adolescents with psychotherapy (CBT), medication (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs), or a combination of both. As treatment is not inexpensive, researchers have been looking into … Continue reading
Cognitive Behavior Therapy and other Evidenced Based Treatments are New Standards for Certain Sleep Disorders
After a consensus meeting in May 2009, members of the British Association for Psychopharmacology set new guidelines for treatment of certain sleep disorders. These guidelines established evidence-based treatment as the leading model of therapy for insomnia, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders. The … Continue reading
Aaron T. Beck, M.D. & David A. Clark, Ph.D. Receive Book of the Year Award
Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. David Clark were recently honored with the Book of the Year Award by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) for their publication: Cognitive Therapy of Anxiety Disorders: Science and Practice. AJN’s panel of judges recognized … Continue reading
Posted in Aaron T. Beck, Anxiety, Awards Announcements, BI Blog Info, Books, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, OCD
Tagged cbt; cognitive behavior therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy; cognitive therapy; anxiety treatment; exposure; treatment protocol for anxiety; cognitive distortions;
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Beck Supervision Program Workshop at Beck Institute: January 24-25, 2011
JANUARY/2011: (Left) Dr. Judith Beck was introduced to participants in the Beck Supervision Program at the January 24 – 25, 2011, Workshop held at Beck Institute. The workshop was attended by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, professors, physicians, counselors and other … Continue reading
Posted in BI Blog Info, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy Training for Professionals, Extramural Supervision Training Program, Post-Traumatic Stress
Tagged General Anxiety Disorder; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder; Avoidant Personality Disorder; Panic Disorder; CBT; Beck; Supervision; GAD; OCD; PTSD; Cognitive Behavioral The
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Combination of Exercise and CBT Improves Outcomes in Depressed Patients with Heart Failure
A recent study appearing in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research aimed to examine the effectiveness of exercise combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment for heart failure. Participants were divided into four groups: 18 patients were assigned to complete … Continue reading
The Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Treatment in Combating Multiple Anxiety Disorders
A recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association compared the effectiveness of Evidence-Based Treatment against usual care for multiple types of anxiety disorders. Continue reading